Community Health Worker Jobs

Child Health PavilionCommunity Behavioral Services AdministrationFull time40The Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve the patients and families referred from Dayton Children’s Hospital outpatient clinics, regardless of their county of residence. This Community Health Worker (CHWs) position is a kinship navigator who uses appropriate screening and interviewing techniques to build relationships with patients and families and link them to appropriate community health and social service resources. The CHWs serve as patient advocates and provide community outreach including home/school visits. They provide education as identified by the specialized physician and medical team, including pulmonary, sickle cell, asthma, complex medical needs, well check appointment adherence, pregnant moms, and kinship needs. CHW’s help to break down barriers that a family may have that prevents them from attending appointments, following medication regimens, maintaining routines, schedules, and safe protocols. CHW’s help families set goals and empower them to advocate and act. In addition, the CHWs provide community education through participating in various community outreach activities and events.Associates (Required)Community Health Worker (CHW) - Ohio Board of Nursing